Sauz

Blobs

Knō

Vacation

Italic

Magic Spoon

Better Brand

Jolie

Cadence

JavaSok

TL;DR: this was much more convenient than going to the doctor! Plus, the price point may come in around what a health provider would charge, anyway. 

I love that the kit showed up directly to my door and the instructions were easy to follow. I'm a 'researcher', so I made sure to read them through several times before starting the testing process, but they were pretty easy to follow. 

I have done an at-home allergy test in the past, so the finger prick wasn't as nerve-wracking as I thought it would be since I knew what to expect. Plus, in all reality, it's over so quickly you don't even register the discomfort. 

I appreciate that the packaging is very organized and creates a little workstation for all of the tubes and vials. Each step is easy to follow, I did the blood test in the evening and the urine test the next morning. They recommend doing the urine test first thing in the morning for a more accurate test, and I didn't love the thought of needing to do the blood test when I was still a little bleary-eyed upon waking up. 

The steps for preparing for the blood test were helpful to follow - including running your hands under warm water for 2 minutes and shaking them by your sides to get the blood flowing. I was able to draw all of the blood needed with one finger prick, but I'd definitely recommend drinking extra water before you do the test for ease of blood flow. 

Once the lab received my test, the results were posted in the app in two days. Pretty fast where I'm concerned! Plus, they send push notifications in the app every step of the way. 

All-in-all it was an easy process and made testing very accessible and easy to do. I feel more empowered to complete regular testing now that the hassle of making a doctor's appointment is removed from the equation. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to stay on top of their STI status. 

These surprised me a bit by how much they tasted like a real bagel. The texture is slightly more dense and chewy than a regular bagel, but as long as you eat it hot it is very enjoyable. 

They are not something I find myself reaching for each day, but are a nice weekend or post-workout treat. 

I love the high protein content. 

The cashmere, skincare, shoes, leather goods and accessories are wonderful. As a 6’4” man, the pants run a little short but that’s not overall surprising. 

Great quality products and an added benefit that you no longer have to pay a membership fee. 

Innovative product that feels really nostalgic. Takes me back to eating cereal in front of Saturday morning cartoons. 

The flavors can be a little sweet, but that seems as if it’s the aim. I wouldn’t mind a slightly less-sweet version as well. 

Using these products is peak beach luxury. The classic scent is reminiscent of a fresh piña colada brought over by beach club service. 

The texture of the whipped cream sunscreen feels like silk across my skin. 

As someone who often travels several times a month, these capsules have really streamlined my packing experience. It's really handy to have all of my essentials stored in the kit I travel with so I can just grab and go. 

When I arrive at each destination, it's so convenient to be able to pull the entire network of capsules directly out of the bag, they look great on the counter! The way they all magnet to each other is a feature I absolutely love. 

I also really like the lid magnets to the body of the capsule. I can't tell you how many times it's saved me from dropping the lid on the ground when I only had one hand to apply moisturizer. The design and use really are wonderful. 

Goodbye, eczema - hello, shiny healthy (bleach-treated) hair! 

I have struggled with eczema on my chest and the back of my arms for several years, and while it has improved with diet changes, there has continued to be lingering redness and dryness for some time. Well, thank goodness for Jolie. After using the filtered showerhead for a few weeks, my skin has never looked so clear. I have extremely sensitive skin and have to be really careful about what products I use. Little did I know the water in our shower was exacerbating my issues. 

I also bleach-treat my hair which really dries things out. My hairdresser recently commented that my hair has never been so shiny and healthy, and I agree. All thanks to filtered shower water! 

Plus, as someone who is very aesthetic-forward, the design of the showerhead looks great in our newly-remodeled bathroom. Call me a Jolie ambassador, because I can't stop talking about the differences it's made in the softness of my skin and hair with anyone who gives me the slightest complement. 







My husband ordered the thingdrop and we tried our first Sauz last night, Summer Lemon Marinara. We're typically big Rao folks in this house, so I was honestly pretty skeptical to try this out, but once I took my first bite I was ready to say, 'Rao who?!'

The bright, citrusy addition of the lemon was an incredible balance to the tomato base of the sauce. And as someone who is typically pretty sensitive to acidity, this didn't upset my stomach one bit. 

10/10 from me, can't wait to try the Hot Honey Arrabbiata next. 

Love having a sleeve that doesn’t get soggy. I am always asking for a sleeve when I get my iced coffee and I dislike how soggy it gets as I work to finish my drink. That and I am happy to be creating less waste. 

I have started keeping my javasok in my car and have used it for sodas and other cold beverages, too. It feels very luxe, is constructed very well, and the cow print I got is super cute. An added benefit I hadn’t thought of is how far it comes up the cup. I’m so used to sleeves staying at the bottom of my drink, I like that it so easily fits in my grip. 

Now I want to get them for different sized drinks too! 

Ok as someone with a HUGE sweet tooth that I've been actively trying to curb, I feel like I've found my answer...? I've tried all of the "guilt-free" candy brands, but none have satisfied like Blobs. 

Blobs are like the perfect mix between Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks and Haribo Gummy Bears. Both in texture and flavor. They are a great gummy consistency without being too soft (like the fruit snacks) or too hard/chewy (like the gummy bears). I've enjoyed all (3) flavors, too, and appreciate that each is a blend of two different flavors. I'm not typically a pineapple fan, but the Passionfruit-Pineapple was the perfect combo. 

Pomegranate-Apple is my fave, but they are all super enjoyable. And with only 2g of sugar per bag, it's a super satisfying sweet snack without the guilt. I'll definitely be ordering many more of these and have already been telling other friends with sweet tooths to get on board. 

Coming back with one edit: I did find that these sweets made me very gassy 🙊. I'm not sure if it was just my own body reacting to something within the sweets themselves, and I don't know that it would deter me from buying them in the future, but just something I wanted to add. 

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